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LG Already Demonstrating UHD Sports Coverage[teaser]4K Final Four demonstration coming to a retailer near you. [/teaser] As Ultra HD continues to advance towards bringing the 4K standard to living rooms everywhere, one regularly occurring question involves the seeming dearth of UHD content. Recently, as the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament narrowed down to the last four teams, LG used the Louisville Michigan semifinal to showcase both live UHD and 4K upscaled from 1080i. LG partnered with CBS and Turner to create Ultra HD recordings of both semifinals and the final game. Some of the footage was shown live through closed-circuit broadcast on the LG 84LM9600 in a LG area of the Georgia Dome. During the final, LG replayed 4K footage from the semifinal, while also showing the live upscaled final using LG's Resolution Upscaler Plus Circuitry. When asked about broadcasting in UHD, LG Electronics marketing director Kyle Kiang stated that production is "a great first step," even though the production system was not quite ready for live 4K broadcasting. Anyone wishing to see the 4K capture from the three games can look forward to viewing a 84", 65" or 55" LG UHD in a retail showroom. While this has been the first time a major US sporting event has been produced natively in 4K, it will not be the last. Source: TWICEPosted Mon Apr 15, 2013 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
Blu-ray Highlights: Week of April 14th, 2013In terms of volume, this may seem like another slow week in April for new Blu-ray releases. Fortunately, a major new hit movie and some more cult flicks are here to spice things up. Read about these and more in our blog round-up of the week's new titles.Posted Mon Apr 15, 2013 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
'WWII From Space' Blu-ray Announced[teaser]The History Channel special is storming Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, Lionsgate Home Entertainment is preparing 'WWII From Space' for Blu-ray on May 7. 'WWII From Space' delivers World War II in a way you’ve never experienced it before. This History special uses an all-seeing CGI eye that offers a satellite view of the conflict, allowing you to experience it in a way that places key events and tipping points in a global perspective. By re-creating groundbreaking moments that could never have been captured on camera and by illustrating the importance of simultaneity and the hidden effects of crucial incidents, History presents the war’s monumental moments in never-before-seen context. And with new information brought to the forefront, you’ll better understand how a nation ranked 19th in the world’s militaries in 1939 emerged six years later as the planet’s only atomic superpower. Specs and supplements have not been revealed yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $19.99. You can find the latest specs for 'WWII From Space' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under May 7.Posted Mon Apr 15, 2013 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Deal of the Week: 'Universal 100th Anniversary Collection' Blu-ray $149.99 at Amazon[teaser]Save over fifty percent on Universal's mega 25-film Blu-ray set this week at Amazon! [/teaser] Amazon is selling 'Universal 100th Anniversary Collection' for $149.99 (57% off the suggested retail price). This massive box set includes 25 films from the 1930s to 2010, a 71-page full color booklet, a bonus disc of supplements, as well as a CD featuring the most famous musical scores from the films in the collection. Click here to take a trip down Universal's memory lane! This offer is available from now through April 20.Posted Sun Apr 14, 2013 at 08:36 AM PDT by: -
Bonus View Digest - April 12, 2013[teaser]Have a hankering for some HD-related news, reviews, and other great stuff? See what transpired on The Bonus View in our weekly recap.[/teaser] Blu-ray News We're having another contest! We'd ask if you were tired of them, but we know as well as anyone, no one tires of getting free stuff. Last week we gave away a free copy of 'Les Miserables' (check out the results here), this week we're giving away a free copy of 'Wreck-it Ralph.' Trust me, your kids will love it. My son has watched it around 40 times already. This week was a pretty slow week as far as Blu-ray releases were concerned. Check out our Blu-ray Highlights post to see a few of the gems that made this dismal release week worth it. Theatrical News Bryan Kluger has seen the Jackie Robinson biopic opening this weekend entitled '42.' Is it something you've been looking forward to seeing? If so you'll want to read his review to see if it’s a worthy account of his life. Along with reviewing the newest films in theaters, Bryan has also been attending the Dallas Film Festival. Check out his reviews for festival films like 'A Teacher,' and 'Jump.' It was with very heavy hearts that we said goodbye to Roger Ebert last week. Aaron took a few moments to write down exactly what the famed critic meant to him. What did he mean to you? Use the comments to tell your favorite Ebert stories. Finally, E's Trailer Park features a hodgepodge of new movies slated to hit theaters in the near future. Check out trailers for 'Elysium,' 'This is the End,' and the remake of 'Carrie.' TV Recaps The summer TV season is heating up and we've got a ton of recaps this week following some of the most anticipated new shows as well as returning favorites. Check out our recaps of 'Game of Thrones,' 'Bates Motel,' 'Hannibal,' 'Community,' 'Dr. Who,' and 'Happy Endings.' Special Features Last week on the Weekend Roundtable we discussed what movies would be inappropriate for 3D conversions. It was a fun conversation. Have a few suggestions? Head on over and tell us in the comments. That's it for this week. Thanks for being our faithful readers. Next week we'll try to pack in even more exciting HD fun!Posted Fri Apr 12, 2013 at 01:00 PM PDT by: -
'Mad Men: Season Six' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order![teaser]The penultimate season of the acclaimed AMC series is already in the works for Blu-ray. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, 'Mad Men: Season Six' appears to be coming to Blu-ray in the near future. The series revolves around the conflicted world of Don Draper (Jon Hamm), the biggest ad man (and ladies man) in the business, and his colleagues at the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce Advertising Agency. As Don makes the plays in the boardroom and the bedroom, he struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels. The series also depicts authentically the roles of men and women in this era while exploring the true human nature beneath the guise of 1960s traditional family values. Created by Emmy and Golden Globe winning executive producer Matthew Weiner, 'Mad Men: Season Six' is anchored by an award-winning ensemble cast, including Golden Globe winner Jon Hamm, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, Jessica Paré, Rich Sommer, Aaron Staton, Robert Morse, Kiernan Shipka, Jay Ferguson, and Christopher Stanley. Specs, supplements, and a release date have not been announced yet, but suggested list price for the Blu-ray has been set at $49.97. You can find the latest specs for 'Mad Men: Season Six' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under PENDING.Posted Fri Apr 12, 2013 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Weekend Roundtable: Movie-to-TV Spin-OffsNetwork executives love spinning off movies into TV shows. In this week's Roundtable, we try to think of some of our favorite movie titles that might work in episodic TV form. Join us in the blog today to share your ideas.Posted Fri Apr 12, 2013 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
'On the Road' Blu-ray Dated[teaser]Director Walter Salles' adaptation of Jack Kerouc's famous novel will "burn, burn, burn" on Blu-ray in July. [/teaser] In an early announcement to retailers, MPI Home Video is preparing 'On the Road' for Blu-ray on July 30. Based on Jack Kerouc's beloved American novel, 'On The Road' is the story of Sal Paradise (Sam Riley), an aspiring New York writer, and Dean Moriarty (Garrett Hedlund), a devastatingly charming ex-con, married to the very liberated and seductive Marylou (Kristen Stewart). Sal and Dean bond instantly upon meeting. Determined not to get locked in to a constricted life, the two friends cut their ties and take to the road with Marylou. Thirsting for freedom, the three young people head off in search of the world, of other encounters, and of themselves. Specs, supplements, and a suggested list price have not been revealed yet. You can find the latest specs for 'On the Road' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under July 30.Posted Fri Apr 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT by: -
The Panasonic DMP-BDT500 3D Blu-ray Player Leads Model Line With a 192kHz/32bit Audio DAC[teaser]Panasonic now offering six different Blu-ray models including a 3D 4K scaling option.[/teaser] Panasonic is now offering its previously announced 2013 Blu-ray players. The four new models and two carryovers host media capabilities beyond Blu-ray with external HDD playback, web browsing, and Wi-Fi capabilities. Each 3D Blu-ray player offers 2D-3D conversion with the DMP-BDT330 also counting 4K scaling and win HDMI ports among its features. The DMP-BDT500 3D Blu-ray player is being marketed as "Premium Sound Capable" and boasts of four independent 193 kHz 32-bit audio DACs. A host of smart features including Viera Connect, Skype, DLNA compatibility, web browser, four-user settings package, and smartphone control round out the players feature set. Twin HDMI ports and 7.1 analog RCA jacks are there to ensure a proper fit with most home theater configurations. The DMP-BDT500 is available to order here. Source: Electronic HousePosted Fri Apr 12, 2013 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
'Safe Haven' Blu-ray Supplements Detailed[teaser]The special features have been announced for the Nicholas Sparks adaptation coming to Blu-ray in May. [/teaser] As previously reported, 20th Century Fox is bringing 'Safe Haven' to Blu-ray on May 7. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love in this deeply moving romantic thriller. Exact specs have yet to be revealed, but supplements will include: Igniting the Romance in Safe Haven; Josh Duhamel's Lessons in Crabbing; Deleted & Extended Scenes; Alternate Ending; and Set Tour. Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $39.99. You can find the latest specs for 'Safe Haven' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under May 7.Posted Fri Apr 12, 2013 at 08:00 AM PDT by:
